{"product_id":"causes-of-war-paperback","title":"Causes of War - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack S. Levy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam R. Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by leading scholars in the field, \u003ci\u003eCauses of War\u003c\/i\u003e provides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theories relating to the origins of both interstate and civil wars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theories throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well as interstate wars -- one of the only texts to do both\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by two former International Studies Association Presidents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUSES OF WAR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very impressive book. The most systematic, thorough, and informative review of contemporary scientific theories on the causes of war in print. Highly recommended not only for students and scholars, but policy makers and others who need to know about war and its most likely causes.\" \u003ci\u003eJohn A. Vasquez, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Levy and Thompson are very highly regarded as leading scholars of war, and this terrific book reflects that preeminence. Up-to-date and timely without being faddish, the volume covers a remarkable range of theories and approaches, paying due attention to classic arguments in a contemporary context. Causes of War has a structure and clarity that will make this volume a joy to use in the classroom. The comprehensive coverage makes it an indispensable tool for every serious student of the topic\" \u003ci\u003eColin Elman, Syracuse University\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo avoid war, one must first understand its causes. Written by two widely respected scholars - both former Presidents of the International Studies Association - this text provides a comprehensive analysis of the leading theories of both interstate war and civil war, along with a discussion of the changing nature of war over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtilizing historical examples throughout and adopting a modified \"levels-of-analysis\" organizational framework, the authors cover systemic, interactional, state and societal level, and decision-making theories of interstate war. These are contrasted with an examination of the conditions and processes leading to civil war. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholarly and insightful, \u003ci\u003eCauses of War\u003c\/i\u003e offers a detailed examination of the sources of conflict between and within states and their implications for the future of international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack S. Levy\u003c\/b\u003e is Board of Governors Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University. He is a former President of the International Studies Association (2007-8) and of the Peace Science Society (2005-6). His research focuses on the causes of war and on foreign policy decision-making. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam R. Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e is Rogers Professor of Political Science at Indiana University and Managing Editor of \u003ci\u003eInternational Studies Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a former President of the International Studies Association (2005-6). His ongoing research focuses on conflict and long-term international political economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718354014271,"sku":"9781405175593","price":114.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e1c0591741eaea622112584a601605f3.webp?v=1765081624","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/causes-of-war-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}